Proposed WIC cuts could strain low-income Virginia families, advocates warn

By: WHRO

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: May 11, 2026

Words: 534

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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Tens of thousands of Virginians facing food insecurity could lose out on more benefits if Congress approves proposed cuts to the federal Women, Infants and Children nutrition program, or WIC.

Participation in the program is already low in Virginia and advocates say many of the families receiving aid are already grappling with cuts to other federal programs.

WIC helps pregnant women, new mothers and their children buy foods such as milk, …

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